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Cafes in Narvik: Industry Overview and Outlook
Companies, statistics, and development trends in the cafe industry in Narvik, Nordland, Norway. Data from 2016 to 2026 and comparison with the broader sector (restaurant/cafe).
Executive Summary
The cafe industry in Narvik is a small but dynamic sector with three registered companies. In recent years, we have seen a gradual increase in sales, rising from NOK 28.5 million in 2025 to NOK 28.9 million in 2026. However, the number of employees has been unstable, decreasing from 12 in 2023 to 9 in 2024 before a mild increase to 10 in 2026. The most successful company structure is SA, with a single company operating with 10 employees and high revenues. Prospects for new players appear reasonable, especially with increasing sales and a relatively stable market plus.
Economic Overview
Sales and Employees
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 23.0M | 33 |
| 2017 | 19.1M | 23 |
| 2018 | 15.6M | 18 |
| 2019 | 18.5M | 9 |
| 2020 | 23.4M | 11 |
| 2021 | 22.6M | 14 |
| 2022 | 22.3M | 13 |
| 2023 | 22.8M | 12 |
| 2024 | 26.9M | 9 |
| 2025 | 28.5M | 9 |
| 2026 | 28.9M | 10 |
Sales have grown by 6.0% from 2024 to 2025 and continued to increase by 1.4% in 2026. Employee numbers have been more unstable, with a decline of 25.0% from 2023 to 2024 before an increase of 11.1% in 2026. This shows some degree of fluctuation in the labor market, but stabilization in the most recent year.
Companies in the Industry
Registered Companies
- C Kafe Bolaget 5379 – Bolagsgata 20, Narvik. SA-organization, established 2011. 10 employees. Operates with high revenues (NOK 28.9M) and an EBITDA of NOK 1.6M.
- Kafe Wilbye – Brugata 2B, Narvik. ENK-organization, established 2023. 0 employees. No operating profit.
- Mellom Mat Og Vin As – Kongens gate 49, Narvik. AS-organization, established 2026. 0 employees. No operating profit.
Organizational Forms
- SA (Stock Company): 1 company, 10 employees, NOK 28.9M in operating income.
- ENK (Sole Proprietorship): 1 company, 0 employees, no operating profit.
- AS (Limited Company): 1 company, 0 employees, no operating profit.
Business Geography
Geographic Distribution
All three companies in the cafe industry in Narvik are registered in Narvik. There is no sub-counting of activity in sub-areas or districts. This suggests that the cafe industry in Narvik is concentrated in the city center or near important infrastructure points such as the port or railway station.
Operational Dynamics
None of the companies in the cafe industry in Narvik are registered as bankruptcy material in the data. This indicates relative stability in the sector. However, the number of employees has been unstable, with a decline of 25.0% from 2023 to 2024 before an increase of 11.1% in 2026. This may be due to fluctuations in operational activity or changes in organizational forms. Kafe Wilbye and Mellom Mat Og Vin As have no operating profit, which may indicate that they are in the start-up phase or have a different operational model.
Outlook
Outlook for New Players
The cafe industry in Narvik shows signs of gradual stabilization and growth in sales, with an increase from NOK 26.9M in 2024 to NOK 28.9M in 2026. This could be an advantage for new players seeking to establish themselves in the municipality. However, the number of employees is unstable, which could be a challenge for ensuring continuous operations. It is also worth noting that there are few companies in the industry, which could provide opportunities for differentiation and market share. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in Narvik for cafe operations, based on nature and development trends.
Outlook for Broader Sector
Comparison with Broader Sector
The broader restaurant/cafe sector in Narvik has 48 companies, compared to 3 in the cafe industry. Sales in the broader sector have been more volatile, with a decline of 15.0% from 2024 to 2025, while the cafe industry has grown continuously. The number of employees in the broader sector has also been more unstable, with a decline of 15.0% from 2024 to 2025. This shows that the cafe industry has a more stable development compared to the broader sector. Examples of companies in the broader sector that are not cafe operators include Det Lille Kjøkken As (NOK 19.8M in sales, 39 employees) and Roots & Flame Narvik As (NOK 6.7M in sales, 13 employees).
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in cafe)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Det Lille Kjøkken As | restaurant | Trollvikveien 10, 8530 Bjerkvik | NOK 19.8M | 39 | NOK 3.2M |
| Roots & Flame Narvik As | restaurant | Dronningens gate 53, 8514 Narvik | NOK 6.7M | 13 | NOK 1.5M |
| Arilds Grillbar Og Kiosk Arild Olsen | restaurant | Kongens gate 42, 8514 Narvik | NOK 4.3M | 0 | NOK 1.1M |
| Bella Napoli Nord As | restaurant | Kongens gate 42, 8514 Narvik | NOK 4.6M | 18 | NOK 539.0K |
| Amalia As | restaurant | Dronningens gate 45, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 535.0K |
| Ankenes Truckstop As | restaurant | Ankenesveien 8, 8520 | NOK 6.3M | 10 | NOK 489.0K |
| China Restaurant As | restaurant | Kongens gate 38, 8514 Narvik | NOK 4.9M | 32 | NOK 487.0K |
| Steinovnsbakeriet Myklevold As Avd Punktum Narvik | restaurant | Kongens gate 39, 8514 Narvik | NOK 5.0M | 5 | NOK 363.2K |
| Burger'n As | restaurant | Dronningens gate 50, 8514 Narvik | NOK 1.8M | 0 | NOK 188.0K |
| Ankenes Restaurantdrift As | restaurant | Ankenesveien 179, 8520 | NOK 1.9M | 10 | NOK 138.0K |
| Ofotpizza As | restaurant | Narvik Storsenter|Kongens gate 66, 8514 | NOK 9.0M | 14 | NOK 40.0K |
| Arc It Con As | restaurant | Kjeldebotn-FV819 99, 8543 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bjerkvik Grill Og Bar As | restaurant | Maridalsveien 1, 8530 Bjerkvik | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| Chunks As | restaurant | Åsveien 44, 8520 Ankenes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Cream Garden As | restaurant | Kongens gate 51, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Edith Oline As | restaurant | Kirkegata 24, 8516 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Glasskiosken As | restaurant | Tårnveien 26, 8517 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Goplass1 As | restaurant | Rognalleen 1, 8590 Kjøpsvik | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Happy Time 1 As | restaurant | Kongens gate 51, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Jernbanecaféen As | restaurant | c/o Arctic Train Holding AS|Stasjonsveien 1, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| Jor As | restaurant | Kongens gate 39, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Karim Pizza As | pizza restaurant | Kongens gate 49, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kissa Pizza As | pizza restaurant | Kongens gate 49, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kjeldebotn Cafedrift Da | restaurant | 0, 8543 Kjeldebotn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kroa Vårres As | restaurant | Rognalleen 1, 8590 Kjøpsvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Madam Carl As | restaurant | Kongens gate 49, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Maestro Vin As | restaurant | c/o Frode Sollie|Jupiterstigninga 28, 8515 Narvik | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Mamma Mia V/haci Simsek | restaurant | Brugata 3, 8517 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Mammi Kroa Thaimat Johansen | restaurant | Prestjordveien 20, 8530 Bjerkvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Milano Ankenes As | restaurant | Ankenesveien 179, 8520 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Milano Ankenes As | restaurant | Ankenesveien 179, 8520 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Milano Pizza As | restaurant | Kongens gate 51, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| North Of Ordinary As | restaurant | Kongens gate 49, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Perazzone & Vaudagna As | restaurant | Kongens gate 49, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Senjakokken Roger Kristiansen | restaurant | Kongens gate 51, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Setti Restaurant As | restaurant | Kongens gate 49, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sina Grill As | restaurant | Tømmerholtveien 4, 8540 Ballangen | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Stavissimo As | restaurant | Kongens gate 51, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Steinovnsbakeriet Myklevold As Avd Nordre Matbar | restaurant | Dronningens gate 47, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 15 | NOK 0 |
| Thaikjøkken Punrat | restaurant | Havnegata 1A, 8514 Narvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The cafe industry in Narvik shows potential for growth and stabilization, with a gradual increase in sales and a relatively stable market plus. However, the number of employees is unstable, which could be a challenge for new players. The broader restaurant/cafe sector has a more volatile development, which could give the cafe industry an advantage in a more stable market position. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in Narvik for cafe operations, based on nature and development trends.